On the My Chem Website, Ray wrote:
“When we wrote this song, it was HUGE for us. Really opened our hearts and ears during the writing process. Frank, thanks for noodling and G, good ear to make a song out of it. You guys will love this song. Another favorite.“
MCR frontman Gerard Way told Billboard:
“‘Bulletproof Heart’ is a song we originally recorded for the first version of the record, but we just really loved it and always kept coming back to it. I think it was the last one we tracked – it was kind of a final-hour tracking but we did a heavy amount of work on it to get it to live on Danger Days. When we were making the first version of the record, the song started as an early sign of, ‘Hey, maybe you guys you should do something even with a high concept – you should really use your imaginations.’ And it was an early sign that I kind of ignored. So that’s why I talked about laser beams and running from cops. It has those themes in there, and it was the first song from the first session that had those themes.“
Bulletproof Heart
My Chemical Romance Lyrics
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I'm who I've got to be
These pigs are after me, after you
Run away like it was yesterday
And we could run away
If we could run away
Run away from here
I gotta bulletproof heart
You gotta hollow point smile
We had our run away scarves
Got a photograph dream on the getaway mile
Let's blow a hole in this town
And do our talking with the laser beam
Coming out of this place
In a bullet's embrace
Then we'll do it again
How can they say, Jenny could you come back home?
'Cause everybody knows you don't
Ever wanna come back
Let me be the one to save you
Gravity don't mean too much to me
I'm who I've got to be
These pigs are after me, after you
Run away like it was yesterday
When we could run away
When we could run away, run away from here
I'm shooting out of this room
Because I sure don't like the company
You stop your preaching right there
'Cause I really don't care
And I'll do it again
So get me outta my head
'Cause it's getting quite cramped, you know
Coming ready or not
When the motor gets hot
We can do it again
The papers say, Johnny won't you come back home?
'Cause everybody knows you don't wanna give yourself up
Tell the truth and God will save you
Gravity don't mean too much to me
I'm who I've got to be
These pigs are after me, after you
Run away like it was yesterday
And we could run away,
And we could run away, run away from here
And though I know how much you hate this
Are you gonna be the one to save us
From the black and hopeless feeling
Will you meet 'em when the end comes reeling?
Hold your heart into this darkness
Will it ever be the light to shine you out
Or fail and leave you stranded
Or are you gonna be the one left standing?
You're gonna be the one left standing
You're gonna be the one left standing
Gravity don't mean too much to me
Is this our destiny?
This world is after me, after you
Run away like it was yesterday
And we could run away, run away, run away
Run away from here
Yeah, away from here
Away from here
The lyrics to My Chemical Romance's song "Bulletproof Heart" speak of a desire to escape the dangers and pressures of the world. The singer sees themselves as someone who is not bound by gravity or the rules of society. They feel like they need to escape from those who are chasing them and those who are chasing their loved one. The idea of running away dominates the song, with a yearning expressed to be able to run away from all their problems.
The chorus of the song speaks of the singer and their loved one having a "bulletproof heart" and a "hollow point smile," respectively. These images suggest a kind of toughness and resilience, but also imply that they are not invincible.
The song speaks to the idea of trying to find a way to escape the pressures of the world. The use of the word "run" and the repetition of the phrase "run away like it was yesterday," reinforces this idea throughout the song. The chorus also speaks to a resilience to the two main characters, with their bulletproof hearts, fighting against the "pigs" who follow and chase them.
Overall, "Bulletproof Heart" is a song about running away, escaping, and finding a way to cope with the pressures of the world, all while maintaining resilience and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Gravity don't mean too much to me
I am not restrained by anything, even gravity.
I'm who I've got to be
I am what I am, and that's all that matters.
These pigs are after me, after you
There are people trying to catch us, both me and you.
Run away like it was yesterday
Let's escape like we did in the past.
And we could run away
We have the power and ability to escape again.
If we could run away
If we had the chance, we would escape.
Run away from here
Let's get away from this place.
I gotta bulletproof heart
I have a strong and unbreakable heart.
You gotta hollow point smile
Your smile hides a malicious intention.
We had our run away scarves
We have our symbols of past escape attempts.
Got a photograph dream on the getaway mile
We have a memory of a dream while running away.
Let's blow a hole in this town
Let's cause destruction and chaos in this place.
And do our talking with the laser beam
Let's make our point heard through force and violence.
Coming out of this place
We will escape from here.
In a bullet's embrace
We will be protected by our weapons.
Then we'll do it again
We will keep running away and causing destruction.
How can they say, Jenny could you come back home?
People are calling for Jenny to return home, but she does not want to.
'Cause everybody knows you don't
This is a common knowledge that Jenny does not want to return.
Ever wanna come back
Jenny does not want to come back to her old life.
Let me be the one to save you
I will be the one to rescue you and protect you.
I'm shooting out of this room
I'm leaving this place quickly.
'Cause I sure don't like the company
I don't want to stay with these people.
You stop your preaching right there
Stop trying to convince me, I won't listen.
'Cause I really don't care
I have no interest in what you have to say.
And I'll do it again
I will escape and cause destruction again.
So get me outta my head
Help me clear my mind and escape my thoughts.
'Cause it's getting quite cramped, you know
I feel like my thoughts are suffocating me.
Coming ready or not
I'm preparing to leave, whether people are ready or not.
When the motor gets hot
When the situation becomes intense and dangerous.
We can do it again
We will keep escaping and causing destruction.
The papers say, Johnny won't you come back home?
The media is also trying to convince Johnny to return home.
'Cause everybody knows you don't wanna give yourself up
People know that Johnny is not willing to give up his freedom and return home.
Tell the truth and God will save you
If you confess the truth, you will be saved by God.
Is this our destiny?
Is our fate to always be running and escaping?
This world is after me, after you
The world is trying to catch both of us.
And though I know how much you hate this
I know you don't like this situation either.
Are you gonna be the one to save us
Will you be the one to rescue us from danger?
From the black and hopeless feeling
From the overwhelming feeling of despair and hopelessness.
Will you meet 'em when the end comes reeling?
Will you face your enemies when the final showdown happens?
Hold your heart into this darkness
Stay strong in difficult times.
Will it ever be the light to shine you out
Will holding on to hope lead to better times?
Or fail and leave you stranded
Or will it lead to failure and hopelessness?
Or are you gonna be the one left standing?
Will you be strong enough to survive and come out on top?
You're gonna be the one left standing
You will survive and overcome the obstacles.
Is this our destiny?
Will we always be running and fighting against the world?
Run away like it was yesterday
Let's escape like we did in the past.
And we could run away
We have the power and ability to escape again.
And we could run away, run away from here
Let's escape from this place together.
Away from here
Let's leave this place behind us.
Lyrics © BLOW THE DOORS OFF CHICAGO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Bryar, Frank Iero, Gerard Way, Michael Way, Ray Toro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gwenj
on Kill All Your Friends
bruh why's this my favourite song